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What Causes Swollen Veins?
Varicose veins are swollen, twisted, and sometimes painful veins that have filled with an abnormal collection of blood.
See also:
Varicose vein stripping Varicose vein - noninvasive treatment Venous insufficiency
Alternative Names
Varicosity; Varicosis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
In normal veins, valves in the vein keep blood moving forward toward the heart. With varicose veins, the valves do not function properly, allowing blood to remain in the vein. Pooling of blood in a vein...
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Varicose vein surgery
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Varicose Veins
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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Varicose vein condition may mask clot disorder
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Varicose vein treatment
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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